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A while ago – I was contacted by the good folks at Dremel who asked me if I would like to try out their two new products. The Dremel Trio and Dremel Multi Max. I said “Of course!!!” because I love my original Dremel tool! So they sent them over. But with moving and such, I hadn’t had a weekend free to play with them yet. That and I needed to find something that I wanted to do! (Disclaimer: While Dremel did send me these fantastic tools – I have received no other compensation for this post and my words and opinions are my own.)

Then I saw Beckie’s guest post she did on Thrifty Decor Chick where she showcased this beautiful wall panel. Beckie blogs over at Infarrently Creative – and she is an absolute genius! So I started thinking about that panel and decided I wanted to do something similar myself – inspired by Beckie!

So first – I went out and got a 2’x4’ piece of birch plywood from Lowe’s – ran about $8. I decided to do two vertical panels so I traced out those lines first.

I decided I wanted to do a vine motif pattern on mine, but I couldn’t find a good stencil I wanted to use. So I went back and checked out Beckie’s post. Of course – she traced her design by hand! Was I that brave? Well after much web soul searching, I decided to just wing it and trace it out myself. I also tried to be “smart” about it and trace any defects or blemishes into the design.

I then grabbed my handy dandy Dremel Trio and started cutting out my design. The Trio can work as a jig or a router or a sander. Handy little beast! And cutting into wood with the Trio was so simple. You just put the bit at a 90 degree angle and start it up and plunge in.

And it cuts like butter! Ooh! It took me no time to cut out my design. Though I did decide for stability that I wouldn’t cut out quite as much as I had drawn. I also left it whole instead of cutting it in half to start which also helped the wood be less shaky when cutting since it was so thin.

Next up – I had to sand down the rough edges. So simple – first I took the Multi Max (cordless and I love it) to the back to take off any rough edges underneath where the plywood may have splintered. Took me so little time – I forgot to take a picture of it! Oops! (Bad Blogger!!) Then to get the detailed edges of my design – I attached a grinding bit to my regular Dremel. Worked perfectly.

Next – I cut some molding out with my miter box and glued it on to the frame. I then took the panels out and gave them a nice spray of ORB paint. Don’t they look purdy!

So here they are mounted up on the wall!

I decided to put them on the large expanse of wall behind our front door. Really works well in the space there. They pop off the wall and I think the cut out gives them some great 3-D depth!

Here is a closer shot so you can see some of the detail!

Ah … now all that’s left is to do something about those vertical blinds! Oh well – we are never done are we!

So – what do you think? Are you itching to get some wood and pick up some tools?

You did a great job, Jess. I assume that your Dremel tools are electric. I made a mistake by purchasing TWO (2) rechargeable Dremels. They are a total waste of money and a big disappointment. The charge doesn't last through one sanding project. Might as well toss them. These electic pieces are a whole different story. They did a great job on your cool project. I love the artwork!

These turned out great. I would love it if you kept us apprised of how the Trio works with other projects. Some of the reviews out there are not so favorable, mostly having to do with the bits breaking and the need to buy specialized bits that are expensive and don't fit anything else. I am on the fence about getting one of the Trios. I wish they would send me one to try! HA!

Those are absolutely beautiful!! So simple, yet so elegant! I love, love, love them!! I need to get some of that ORB paint!I'm your newest follower...come check out my blog when you have some time :-)www.itsapricelesslife.blogspot.com

I was trying to find something for my grandkids to make for my daughter for Mother's Day....their was Craft Junkie, and then it linked to your site and WOW, just what I was looking for!! My daughter just moved into her first home she bought all by herself. Her husband died 2 years ago just a month after their baby was born. Anyway, the walls of her house are massive. She loves art like your design, now...thanks and on to Lowes for new wood. Rose PS: any ideas for old 12"w 4ft long old fencing?? Weathered of course!

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Hi! I'm Jess! An obsessed decorating and shopping fiend, I love a good deal. I live outside “Nashvegas” with my hubby and three bossy cats. While I spend my days as a drone in the corporate world – what inspires me to pull through it all is posted here! Learn more about me and my quest to add flourish to my home without breaking the bank!